The mission of the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the philanthropic arm of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, is to support organizations that make New Jersey healthier. In recognition of The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey's 20th anniversary in 2024, the Foundation is offering the Horizon Healthy Communities Grant Program, a one-time special grant program for small, start-up, or newly established nonprofits with a health focus. The program will award 20 grants of $5,000 for general operating support or to assist organizations as they build their capacity and scale programs. New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a focus on physical or mental health and operating budgets of $250,000 or less are eligible to apply. (The Foundation is also accepting applications for its regular Caring grants, focused on preventive programs that promote a healthy lifestyle, and Connecting grants, focused on programs that work to reduce disparities and remove barriers to good health. Deadline: March 1, 2024. Read More